offense and defense; offence and defence; batting and fielding
to mind; to care; to worry
to set about in earnest; to put one's back into something
to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
(not) even when using ...; (not) even with the help of ...; (not) even by ...
to pour into (liquids); to pump into
replay speed; playback speed; refresh rate
to appreciate; to be thankful
you're lying; yeah, right; liar; fibber
(hand) gesture; movement of the hand
before one's own eyes; from under one's very nose; without doing anything; without resistance; helplessly; negligently
shallow thinking; superficial view; insufficient consideration
omen; portent; sign; premonition; harbinger; precursor
to begin to appear; to begin to come in
clever; shrewd; crafty; cunning; pretentious; impertinent
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
trailing; chasing after; imitation; copy
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
to tan (i.e. suntan); to burn
peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful
to engage (with); to be in gear (with); to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength
focus (e.g. photographic); focal point
whirlwind; sensation; commotion; hullabaloo
to create (a sensation); to give rise to (controversy)
gold; gold coin; gold colour (color)
to pierce; to penetrate; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice); to feel keenly; to make a deep impression
decisive moment; turning point; critical moment; win-or-bust situation
pulse; pulse rate; pulsation; stroke of pulse
to be jealous; to be envious
bad condition; not to work out (i.e. a deal); disagreement; break-off; disorder; slump
dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered
to etch into one's mind; to remember well
heedless of danger; braving dangers
meow; miaow; cat; sexual intercourse; making out
evil influence; (evil) clutches; tentacles of evil